...the petite maison features art work by Christie Repasy....'click' to visit Christie's web-site.

miniature sewing box....

work in progress....

"Buttons"

made by Catherine.

....petite maison....

...miniature mail...

Christel's wonderful cup cakes...

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Paris Tango

...a beautiful gift from Carla....thank you!

FRENCH ESSENCE

My French Life

Paris

At my French Table

The Pistner House

Magnificent Miniatures

Le Grand Livre de la Maison Miniatures

by....Lea Frisoni

Pont Alexander lll

.. a park in Paris....

Square Willette. Montmartre

Beautiful roses....

...on the streets of Paris.

Aix-en-Provence ...the cutest little shop...

St. Remy de Provence

La Charlotte de L'isle

Honfleur....

...a very pretty little shop, inside & out!

Laduree....

Place des Vosges ...one of my favoite places in Paris!

Place Furstemberg ...a classy little Parisien square....

Galerie Vivienne....

Clementines made by Emma & Neil...'click to visit'

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Astier de Villatte

I walked past this gorgeous little shop many times before I got up enough courage to go in and ask if I could take some photos....as you can see, they said yes!! This shop sells the most wonderful while ceramic tableware ....I was in heaven!! The shop itself is so quaint (& old), as I walked to the rear of the store the floor boards moved under my feet and the most wonderful (tiny) spiral staircases led to destinations unknown. I personally think this little shop is a must to visit when in Paris, even if only to gaze longingly through the window....but of course why not go in! No, I didn't buy a piece....maybe next time?
Am I aloud to say that I love the top photo....I actually took this from the street as I scurried past one day...."click & run"....but I think it is beautiful, pink peonies in a white jug....is there anything nicer???

At first I thought it was miniature and wondered how the porcelain could be made so finely...I love the way the dessert plates are piled up, looking like bracelets rings! certainly a place to visit and also to copy in miniature methinks!x

Shops like that are just so inspirational... and sometimes i would just love the buy everything. Some shops are like a fairytale so beautiful with little surprises just in a corner.. I just love them.Miniature greetings

I will consider the social, economic and political factors of Astier De Villatte. Advancments in Astier De Villatte can be linked to many areas. While it has been acknowledged that it has an important part to play in the development of man, it is impossible to overestimate its impact on modern thought. Crossing many cultural barriers it still draws remarks such as 'I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole' and 'i'd rather eat wasps' from the upper echelons of progressive service sector organisations, many of whom blame the influence of television.

I have a passion for all things French. I would like this blog to reflect my love of Paris, it's architecture, gardens and way of life. This has been the inspiration for travel, love of interior decorating and last but not least my fascination with miniatures.